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Engine Control System/Fuel System

Knock Sensor (KS) Repair Procedures

In this manual: Engine Control System/Fuel System
General Information — 15Engine Mechanical System — 95Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 115Automatic Transmission — 91Drive Shaft and Axle — 13Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 46Brake System — 43Body (Interior and Exterior) — 51Body Electrical System — 245Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
0102030405023.517N·mlb·ft
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Removal

[Knock Sensor No. 1 (Bank 1)]

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).
  3. Remove the intake manifold. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Intake Manifold")
  4. Remove the installation bolt (A) and remove the sensor from the cylinder block.

[Knock Sensor No. 2 (Bank 2)]

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).
  3. Remove the intake manifold. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Intake Manifold")
  4. Remove the installation bolt (A) and remove the sensor from the cylinder block.

Installation
  • Install the component with the specified torque.
  • Note that internal damage may occur if the component is dropped. In this case, inspect it before use.
  • The sensor connector must be installed parallel to the engine's direction of travel.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Knock sensor bolt: 15.7 ~ 24 N·m

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